Interior Health Authority
Position Summary Who Are We Looking For?
The Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, B.C. is looking for a casual Patient Porter to join their team! If you are flexible to work a variety of days and shift types, and have a patient-centric focus of care and service….Apply today!
Hours of work: 07:00 to 15:00, 13:00 to 21:00 – Rotating Shifts
This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 – 37.5 hours per week. We require that our casuals are reasonably available to work the shift times noted on a consistent basis.
What Will You Work On?
This position assists and transports patients, their personal belongings, equipment, specimens and supplies to and from various locations within the hospital. Duties may include:
- Communicates with Nursing Units regarding patient transport;
- Transports medical apparatus and/or equipment;
- Assists with lifting and transferring patients to and from beds, stretchers, wheelchairs and/or other devices, as instructed;
- Assists to position patient including holding limbs for procedures including x-ray testing, and pre-operative and post-operative procedures, as instructed;
- Ensures patient comfort and readiness for transport to designated area;
- Transports deceased patients to the morgue;
- Cleans, stores, retrieves and returns supplies, instruments and equipment
How Will You Create Impact?
If you want to make a positive impact within your community, consider joining our team today! At Interior Health we strive to work together to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities, inspired by innovation and partnership to elevate the health and well-being for all. You can make a real difference within our Support Services teams, click here to learn more
How Will We Help You Grow?
At Interior Health there is room to grow! While many of our Support Services positions may start as casual, there is an abundance of opportunity from within to grow your career and to secure permanent and/or temporary work. Interior Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer paid vacation (minimum 4 weeks to start) and Municipal Pension Plan.
Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing city in the area; it serves as a business, industrial and service hub for outlying communities. For lifestyle, the mixture of frontier charm and urban living can’t be beat. Williams Lake is a modern city with all major amenities; hometown and western hospitality make this an ideal place to raise a family, start a business or retire. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground while the convenience of city living is just outside your door. This attractive mix of business opportunity and high-quality lifestyle make Williams Lake a great place to “hang your hat”!
Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Everyone plays a role in the care continuum. Together, we create great workplaces. Interior Health has been named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2016! This special designation recognizes the BC employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work….Be part of a dynamic team!
Come and join us! Our focus is on giving people room to grow, to make an impact in the lives of others.
Qualfications
Education, Training And Experience
- Completion of Grade 10,
- One year’s recent related experience, Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
*Along with your CV (resume), Please upload All Certificates/Diplomas &/or Transcripts that prove you can meet our Education and Skills & Abilities REQUIREMENT.*